SOCIETY
Woman killed in elephant attack in Jhapa
Woman killed in elephant attack in Jhapa
Paudel was attacked by an elephant while stepping out of her house. She died on the spot after being trampled by the animal.
Jun 14, 2026
POLITICS
NC dissident faction gathering in Biratnagar today
NC dissident faction gathering in Biratnagar today
Organizers announced the event at a press conference on Saturday, saying the gathering aims to build pressure within the party and push for reforms to address organizational weaknesses that emerged after the party's general convention.
Jun 14, 2026
ECONOMY
Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 152.48
Forex updates: USD selling at Rs 152.48
According to the central bank, the buying rate for one US dollar has been set at Rs 151.88 and the selling rate at Rs 152.48. The buying and selling rates for one euro are Rs 175.80 and Rs 176.50, respectively. One UK pound sterling is being traded at Rs 203.73 for buying and Rs 204.54 for sell...
Jun 14, 2026
ECONOMY
India curbs tea imports, Ilam factories threaten shutdown
India curbs tea imports, Ilam factories threaten shutdown
The move follows new procedures introduced by India's Tea Board on May 1, requiring mandatory quality testing for every shipment of Nepali tea. Industry representatives say the rules have effectively blocked exports during the peak first flush season, when the highest quality and most valuable tea i...
Jun 14, 2026
SPORTS
Qatar hold Switzerland to dramatic 1-1 draw
Qatar hold Switzerland to dramatic 1-1 draw
In a group B match, Switzerland took the lead in the 16th minute after Qatar goalkeeper Mohammed Abunada fouled Denis Zakaria while attempting to stop his run into the box. The referee awarded a penalty, which Breel Embolo converted after Abunada failed to keep out the shot.
Jun 14, 2026
SOCIETY
Thunderstorms, rain, snow expected in several parts
Thunderstorms, rain, snow expected in several parts
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, skies are generally cloudy over the Himalayan and hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. Madhesh Province is partly cloudy, while the Tarai of Sudurpashchim remains mostly clear. Light to moder...
Jun 14, 2026
SPORTS
Brazil, Morocco play 1-1 draw
Brazil, Morocco play 1-1 draw
Brazil equalized in the 32nd minute through Vinícius Júnior, who finished off a fine pass from Bruno Guimarães to bring his side level after falling behind.
Jun 14, 2026
SPORTS
Bangladesh cricket board urges probe after player alleges police assault
Bangladesh cricket board urges probe after player alleges po...
Nayeem Hasan, an off-spinner who has played 14 Tests, said he was stopped by police in the city of Chattogram and physically abused as he was going home in a tuk-tuk around midnight on Friday.
Jun 13, 2026
ECONOMY
Over Rs 650 million set aside for feasibility studies, construction of dozens of tunnels
Over Rs 650 million set aside for feasibility studies, const...
The allocation has been included in the annual development programme recently made public for the next fiscal year.
Jun 13, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
No ban on Indian mango imports, but new rules shift Nepal’s mango market
No ban on Indian mango imports, but new rules shift Nepal’s...
Authorities say Indian mango imports continue but under tougher phytosanitary rules, not a blanket ban.
Jun 13, 2026